Tag Archives: William Friedkin

3 things about William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by robchristopher

To Live and Die in L.A. [1985] 1. Shot with his pants down. 2. Blood leaking from a dumpster. The sound of flies. 3. “You’re working for me now.”

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3 things about William Friedkin’s JADE

Posted on April 14, 2024 by robchristopher

Jade [1995] 1. James Horner-fied Stravinsky. 2. Reconstructed Hi8 (?) tape. 3. He reads the instructions for the pillow.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s CRUISING

Posted on April 3, 2024 by robchristopher

Cruising [1980] 1. Dilated anus. 2. Hips or lips. 3. “Let me just get this stuff off my face.” 3 other things.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s SORCERER

Posted on November 21, 2022 by robchristopher

Sorcerer [1977] 1. “Do you know whose church this is?” 2. His pocket is just the right size. 3. Charlie Parker on the radio. The recent Blu-ray looks amazing. 3 other things.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s SORCERER

Posted on July 14, 2012 by robchristopher

Sorcerer [1977] 1. The bribe sits on the table. The official slides it closer to him using a flyswatter. 2. Howling wind and rain with a Tangerine Dream overlay. 3. The truck meanders through a Jean Dubuffet landscape.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s THE EXORCIST

Posted on October 22, 2011 by robchristopher

The Exorcist [1973] 1. The planchette jerks away from her. “Captain Howdy said no,” explains Regan. 2. The whites of her eyes are her eyes. 3. Oozing green vomit stains the stole.

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Posted on July 24, 2009 by robchristopher

William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION & Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Classic Revival) Doc Films (University of Chicago) – Showtimes noted below To juxtapose is to connect, and to see these two masterpieces so close together is an awesome … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Friedkin’s BUG

Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

Bug [2006] 1, Outside the motel, nighttime; blue light on the porch, green light on a detached building (a barn?) Green means danger. 2, The first time we see Harry Connick Jr.  he’s dripping wet and shirtless. Too bad he’s … Continue reading →

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